Charlotte Pipe Pvc 08108 1600HA Sch 80 Reducer Bushing

Product Description

The Charlotte Pipe Foundry PVC 08108 1600HA is a Schedule 80 PVC reducer bushing designed to transition between a 3/4-inch spigot inlet and a 1/2-inch female pipe thread (FPT) outlet. Manufactured in gray PVC, this bushing is built to the thicker wall tolerances of Schedule 80, giving it greater pressure and impact resistance than Schedule 40 alternatives. Plumbers and pipefitters use this fitting when reducing line size within a threaded PVC system — common in chemical handling, irrigation headers, industrial process lines, and commercial plumbing installations. The spigot end solvent-welds into a Schedule 80 socket fitting; the female-threaded end accepts a standard 1/2-inch male-threaded pipe or fitting.

This reducer bushing suits residential and commercial applications where a compact, inline size reduction is needed without adding a coupling and a separate bushing. Typical install scenarios include reducing a 3/4-inch PVC main to a 1/2-inch branch line, connecting threaded instrumentation or valves to a larger PVC run, and retrofitting existing threaded assemblies. The gray color and Schedule 80 rating make it appropriate for above-ground industrial piping, pressure systems, and environments where UV or chemical exposure demands a more robust wall thickness than Schedule 40 provides. Universal cross-reference part 838-101 applies.

Key Features

• Schedule 80 PVC construction — thicker wall for higher pressure ratings compared to Schedule 40
• 3/4-inch spigot inlet solvent-welds into a standard Schedule 80 socket
• 1/2-inch female pipe thread (FPT) outlet accepts standard male-threaded fittings
• Gray PVC color consistent with Schedule 80 identification standards
• Sold in a package quantity of 50 units per case
• Cross-references to universal part 838-101

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement and standard-fit Schedule 80 PVC reducer bushing compatible with 3/4-inch Schedule 80 PVC socket fittings on the spigot end and standard 1/2-inch NPT male-threaded pipe or fittings on the female thread end. Universal cross-reference part 838-101.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by a licensed plumber or qualified pipefitter. Depressurize and drain the line completely before cutting into any existing system. The spigot end requires proper PVC Schedule 80 primer and solvent cement applied per the cement manufacturer instructions and applicable IPC or local plumbing code; do not use Schedule 40 cement alone on Schedule 80 assemblies. Hand-tighten the female threaded connection first, then use strap or strap-style pipe wrenches — avoid overtightening threaded PVC, which can crack the fitting body.